Politics
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez rejoins Democratic Socialists of America after membership lapse
The New York representative renewed her national membership following a seven-year lapse and amid discussions of a potential 2028 presidential campaign.
The short version
- Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez renewed her national membership with the Democratic Socialists of America in August 2026 after her original one-year membership lapsed in 2019.
- The DSA released a statement on her status as local chapters and members discuss efforts to draft her for a potential 2028 presidential primary campaign.
- The renewal comes after the DSA previously withdrew its endorsement of Ocasio-Cortez in July 2024 over policy disagreements related to Israel and antisemitism resolutions.
Key facts
- Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez renewed her national DSA membership in August 2026 after joining in 2018 with a one-year membership that expired in 2019.[The Guardian]
- The DSA publicly confirmed she is a member in good standing to provide clarity to members deliberating potential 2028 presidential draft campaigns.[The Guardian]
- In July 2024, the national DSA withdrew its endorsement of Ocasio-Cortez following her vote on a House resolution regarding antisemitism and her participation in a panel hosted with Jewish public affairs leaders.[The Guardian]
- Ocasio-Cortez previously stated in an interview that she maintained membership in the local New York City chapter even while her national membership was lapsed.[The Guardian]
What remains uncertain
- It remains unconfirmed whether Ocasio-Cortez intends to launch a 2028 presidential bid.[The Guardian]
Sources
- Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez rejoins DSA after membership lapse of seven yearsThe Guardian - World